Lee58
Member
I was in Woodcraft a couple days ago picking up so quickly needed items. I happened notice a family was looking at pen kits and one could tell they were trying help their son find something to get him started. However, it did not take long to see they over their heads. The store was busy so no one was helping them so I asked them if they were just getting started and they said they knew nothing about turning but their son was interested in it as they called it hobby, but as we know an addition. They asked if I made pens and I told them I did and showed them one I was carrying. To make a long story short I invited the young man and his family over to my home and work shop and I would teach him how to work with a lathe and turn a pen. They were very excited about the idea. So yesterday Mom, Dad and the Son, who is 13 came over. We talked about safety, the lathe, tools and the procedures. I guided him as he did the work and he made his first pen. I am really not sure who was the most excited Mom, Dad or the Son they all had huge smiles. I am sure there will a couple of new turners, father and son. As they were leaving I told the young man I would make a deal with him that if he promised he would stay in school and stay away from drugs he would be welcome back in my shop any time. Needless to say a day well spent!